Sermons on Decade:

Ambition Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 17, 2005

Improper and self-centered ambitions do not honor God and ultimately are destructive.

#2005-41 Sermon Series: Find Your Focus Title: Ambition Text: I Kings 1:5-10, 49-52; 2:21-24 Truth: Improper and self-centered ambitions do not honor God and ultimately are destructive. (Outline from Lifeway.) Aim: to help you keep your ambitions in line with the Lord’s purposes. Life ?: How do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Missions: A Wake-Up Call Series

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 1, 2002

As Paul rebuked Peter to his face, we sometimes need a challenge in Missions.

During the time of the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979, Greg Livingstone was asked to give a “missions minute” at a large evangelical church on the East Coast. Since he had only one minute to speak, he decided to ask them only two questions. The first one was, “How many of you are praying for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34, Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Apples Of Gold Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006

"Like apples of gold in settings of silver", our words are meant to inspire others, to encourage them, and to convey words of love.

Now that winter is moving in, we will begin to enjoy the host of activities that come with the snow and cold weather: skiing, tobogganing, ice skating, and snowball fights, to name a few. But there is another activity that captures the interests of many during the winter months, and that is seeing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christmas According To Joseph

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 10, 2006

Joseph’s part in the Christmas story exemplifies a new kind of righteousness.

In nativity scenes he stands silently next to the manger in which the baby Jesus is placed. His name is Joseph and some might think that he plays an unimportant role in the Christmas story. In fact, he is not even given a single line to speak! Should we neglect Joseph? Should we skip Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Pangs

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008

What does God’s Word actually say about the approach of the end times?

BIRTH PANGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson September 4, 2005 & February 24, 2008 BACKGROUND The Bible has a lot to say about the conditions that will be prevailing on planet Earth as the end of this age approaches. The Earth has been in the Church age, the current age for some 1977 years as of now. Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 44: A Complete Sermon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 28, 2018

Learn elements of a complete sermon

Lesson Goal Learn some elements of a complete sermon. Lesson Intro We have discussed many varieties of sermon types so far, but what makes for a complete sermon? Are there elements which make for a balanced approach to preaching? Lesson Plan This chapter introduces a number of counselors with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-9, Acts 26:12-14, Acts 22:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Precursor To The Great: Faithfulness In The Small Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 17, 2018

Joseph was faithful in small things during very difficult times. He who is faithful with a little will be entrusted with much. It was after years of faithfulness in smaller things in very difficult circumstances that God entrusted Him with great things.

Fixing Family Feuds Precursor to the Great: Faithfulness in the Small Genesis 40 As we have studied the life of Joseph, a fair question we might ask is there are any modern-day examples of lives that have been blessed like godly Joseph's ultimately was. This week the Christian world has mourned ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

One Abomination Too Many Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2018

Sodom was guilty of "an abomination" - and when God saw it "He removed them." What was this abomination and what can that tell us about God's attitude toward this sin? Also, can this "abomination" be forgiven?

OPEN: A man went to see a psychiatrist, and told him, "I’ve been doing some bad things, Doc, and my conscience is troubling me." The psychiatrist thought about that and then said: "And you want something that will STRENGTHEN your will power?" But the man replied, "Well, no. I was thinking of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:44-54, Leviticus 18:6-30, Deuteronomy 32:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following The One With 20/20 Vision

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 5, 2020

We're blind to the future, never knowing what's coming apart from prophesy. But Jesus knows it all and sees with 20/20 perfection. Cleave to Jesus to be sure.

Sermon for CATM - January 5, 2020 - “Following the One with 2020 Vision” Welcome to the year 2020 AD. We made it! And we have so much to be thankful for. It’s the first Sunday of the first year of a new decade. And it’s not a bad time to give God thanks for his love and faithfulness to us for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:24-27, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In A Manner Worthy Of Your Calling Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021

Know your calling. Feel the full worth of God's grace in your life! See the cross in all of its glory and Christ's actions for securing your eternal salvation! The greatness of your calling should constrain you to lead a life worthy of His call.

Famed outlaw, John Dillinger escaped from a local jail in Crown Point, Indiana, using a fake gun he carved out of wood and blackened with shoe polish. He then stole the sheriff's brand new Ford to escape. Frank Lee Morris, as well as John and Clarence Anglin, escaped from "the Rock" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Provides The Perfect Example For Every Husband

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The bride of Christ is the church and He is the perfect example of what every husband should be, should do and should strive to accomplish.

The bride of Christ is the church and He is the perfect example of what every husband should be, should do and should strive to accomplish. Paul writes, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Offering

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004

In the sin offering we see the contrition that needs to be a part of all worship.

Worship in the Sacrifices April 22, 2001 Show Allen and Borror book Worship the Missing Jewel Their book provoked a great deal of interest in the subject of worship. In fact we have had virtual worship wars in the decades since. Unfortunately most have the changes have been man centred rather ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 5:5, Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Freedom

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 28, 2001

As the founders of America wanted life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, believers can find those spiritual riches and more in Christ.

Living in Freedom Introduction: America’s Churches Help Her People Be Great French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Delays Have Reasons

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 23, 2017

Delays and then deliverance helps us to get a glimpse of God’s power!

2 Chronicles 32:23”And many were bringing gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and choice presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter.” Do you think God will forget all that you have been doing for Him? Tell me. No way. Every act of yours is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wrestling Match

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

Jacob wrestles with an angel. He receives the name Israel, for he strives with God.

Genesis 32:22-30 “The Wrestling Match” INTRODUCTION It has been a long time since I have attended a wrestling match. I do remember how exhausted the wrestlers looked after six minutes of wrestling. I can’t imagine what an all-night match would be like. I do know what it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran